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  • Education in America – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    How can American education better prepare students for the future? Explore the challenges facing K–12 education, their implications for civic engagement and workforce readiness, and potential paths forward. This timely discussion examines innovative learning models and the growing role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, opening a conversation about how emerging technologies could help improve student outcomes.

  • MCSO Cadet Skills Training Program

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Teens ages 14–18 are invited to join the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Cadet Program — a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement, build leadership skills, and serve the community. Weekly Tuesday afternoon sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. This is a drop-in program—students can start at any time.

  • Mini Minds in STEM – Anatomy

    Featured Mini Minds in STEM
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join this free session where students will take a journey inside the human body! Students will learn how major organs and body systems work together, including the heart, lungs, brain, muscles, and bones. Students will conduct a heart-rate experiment to investigate how activity affects the circulatory system and they will build a working lung model to see how breathing happens.

  • Decoding the Brain’s Fuel: Sugar, Glucose, Ketones & Metabolism – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

    Featured Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    What fuels the brain, and how does its ability to use that fuel change with age? Join Dr. Brian Browne—a nutritional neuroscientist with more than 20 years of experience in aging, dementia, and nutrition—to explore how the brain uses glucose, the role of insulin resistance and ketone bodies, and how changes in brain metabolism may contribute to age-related cognitive decline.

  • MCSO Cadet Skills Training Program

    Featured
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Teens ages 14–18 are invited to join the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Cadet Program — a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement, build leadership skills, and serve the community. Weekly Tuesday afternoon sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. This is a drop-in program—students can start at any time.

  • Winter Artisan Gift Market – Friday & Saturday

    Featured Winter Artisan Gift Market – Friday & Saturday
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join us for the 5th Annual Winter Artisan Market, presented by The Holland Center and the Sonoran Arts League! Shop a wonderful selection of handcrafted gifts and one-of-a-kind creations from talented local artists and makers. It’s a fun way to kick off your holiday shopping, support local artists, and maybe even find a little something for yourself. 🎁 Admission is free, so bring a friend and come enjoy a festive day of shopping and creativity!

  • Desert Awareness Park Tour

    Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee
    Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Join us for a leisurely stroll through our local native desert park — led by a Desert Awareness Naturalist — and learn about Sonoran Desert upland plants and how they survive. Walks are the 1st Saturday of the month December through April, begin at 10 a.m., and last for 60-90 minutes. The Nature Trail is relatively flat, and the Saguaro Trail is slightly uphill.

  • Winter Artisan Gift Market – Friday & Saturday

    Featured Winter Artisan Gift Market – Friday & Saturday
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join us for the 5th Annual Winter Artisan Market, presented by The Holland Center and the Sonoran Arts League! Shop a wonderful selection of handcrafted gifts and one-of-a-kind creations from talented local artists and makers. It’s a fun way to kick off your holiday shopping, support local artists, and maybe even find a little something for yourself. 🎁 Admission is free, so bring a friend and come enjoy a festive day of shopping and creativity!

  • MCSO Cadet Skills Training Program

    Featured
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Teens ages 14–18 are invited to join the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Cadet Program — a unique opportunity to learn about law enforcement, build leadership skills, and serve the community. Weekly Tuesday afternoon sessions provide hands-on training and real-world insight into public safety. This is a drop-in program—students can start at any time.

  • Scam Prevention: Knowledge Is Your Best Protection

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and knowing what to look for can help you protect yourself and the people you love. Join us for an informative and practical session designed to make you feel more confident in recognizing scams and protecting yourself and your loved ones. Discover proactive, helpful tips and tools you can put to use in everyday life.

  • The Supreme Court – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    From landmark decisions to modern controversies, the Supreme Court has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation. Explore the Court's history, purpose, and continuing influence on American life and government. Whether you are a lifelong student of history, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about how nine justices can impact the lives of millions of Americans, this presentation offers valuable insight into one of the most fascinating institutions in our constitutional system.

  • Scam Prevention: Knowledge Is Your Best Protection

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and knowing what to look for can help you protect yourself and the people you love. Join us for an informative and practical session designed to make you feel more confident in recognizing scams and protecting yourself and your loved ones. Discover proactive, helpful tips and tools you can put to use in everyday life.

  • The Vitamin Matrix: B Vitamins, Choline, Homocysteine & Brain Aging – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

    Featured Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join Dr. Brian Browne and explore the critical relationship between folate, B12, B6, riboflavin, choline, methylation and homocysteine metabolism. Participants learn how inadequate status can affect neurological function and why nutrient assessment is needed for adults.

  • Desert Awareness Park Tour

    Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee
    Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Join us for a leisurely stroll through our local native desert park — led by a Desert Awareness Naturalist — and learn about Sonoran Desert upland plants and how they survive. Walks are the 1st Saturday of the month December through April, begin at 10 a.m., and last for 60-90 minutes. The Nature Trail is relatively flat, and the Saguaro Trail is slightly uphill.

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Hummingbirds 101

    Featured Foothills Speaker Series with Desert Foothills Land Trust
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Hummingbirds are some of the most-loved backyard visitors in Arizona, but there's more to them than most people realize. Did you know hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward? Learn more about their biology, behavior, and the role they play in the desert ecosystem at "Hummingbirds 101" with Hilary Morejon.

  • Protein & the Aging Brain: The Muscle–Brain Connection – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

    Featured Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join Dr. Brian Browne and learn how protein is traditionally discussed in terms of muscle, but research increasingly connects protein status, amino-acid availability, muscle health, metabolism, and cognition. Explore essential amino acids, protein quality, sarcopenia, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the relationship between muscle and brain health.

  • The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was created following WWII to provide the rebuilding nations of the European continent with the confidence they would be defended against foreign invasion. New geopolitical ideologies along with altered geographic boundaries would test these new governments.We will examine NATOs formation and its progress from its beginning to its current structure and function.

  • Understanding Dementia: A Challenging Journey

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    We all know someone who is afflicted with dementia. Empower yourself with knowledge and resources for navigating the challenges of dementia caregiving. Gain a comprehensive understanding of dementia and its progression from early to advanced stages, learn strategies for cultivating & maintaining meaningful connections with individuals affected by dementia, discover ways to honor & support the vital role of caregivers, and explore practical approaches to mitigate stress and enhance the quality of care provided.

  • Desert Awareness Park Tour

    Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee
    Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Join us for a leisurely stroll through our local native desert park — led by a Desert Awareness Naturalist — and learn about Sonoran Desert upland plants and how they survive. Walks are the 1st Saturday of the month December through April, begin at 10 a.m., and last for 60-90 minutes. The Nature Trail is relatively flat, and the Saguaro Trail is slightly uphill.

  • Micronutrient Gaps: When “Eating Healthy” Isn’t Enough – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

    Featured Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join Dr. Brian Browne and discover how adults can consume adequate calories yet remain nutritionally vulnerable. We’ll examine age-related changes in appetite, digestion, absorption, medication use, dietary restriction and food intake that can create hidden nutrient deficiencies.

  • The Santa Fe Trail – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    The Santa Fe Trail. Santa Fe, New Mexico houses the oldest continuously operated buildings in the United States. Santa Fe was the western terminus of the Santa Fe Trail, and the only significant land route that linked Mexico with the United States. We will explore its foundation and evolution from its establishment until its obsoletion five decades later.

  • Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show – February 20-21

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    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Our 5th Annual Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show is truly a memorable cultural awareness event that we're privileged to experience in our area. Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade Navajo rugs, jewelry, and crafts — and experience Native music, weaving demonstrations & stories, and cultural teachings. 100% of all proceeds directly support the Navajo Elders and help reduce the extreme poverty and hardship they face on the Navajo Reservation.

  • Foothills Speaker Series: Archaeology of Phoenix

    Featured Foothills Speaker Series with Desert Foothills Land Trust
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Long before the city's founding, ancestral O'odham communities built hundreds of miles of canals across this Valley, farming the desert and shaping the land we live on today. Dr. Chris Schwartz will share what recent discoveries reveal about daily life, trade, and community in the ancient Valley, and how that history still connects to O'odham communities today.

  • Desert Nibbles & Bites Plant and Park Tour – Desert Awareness Park:

    Featured Desert Education – Desert Awareness Committee
    Desert Awareness Park 38100 N. Vermeersch Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Join our signature program, the Desert Awareness Committee (DAC) as they lead a tour of all the wild, edible plants at our Desert Awareness Park. You will receive plenty of tips on Sonoran Desert plant identification, how to harvest, and prepare for eating. Enjoy delicious desert bites and nibbles prepared for all to sample.

  • A Democratic Constitutional Rupublic – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

    Featured Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Most Americans view their nation as a Democracy. America’s Founding Fathers were fearful of majority rule devolving into what Thomas Jefferson called “mob rule”. They opted for a variation of a Democracy called Constitutional Republic. We will examine how a Republic differs from a pure Democracy and compare to other governing alternatives throughout the world, including examining Socialism vs. Capitalism.

  • Your Aging Cells: Can we Control Cellular Aging? – Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series

    Featured Brian Browne Cognitive Health Series
    The Holland Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

    Join Dr. Brian Browne and discover what really happens inside our cells as we age—and why it matters to the way we look, feel, think, and function. Learn how these changes affect the brain and contribute to changes in memory, cognition, energy, and resilience as we grow older.